Question 1:
Describe the mission of higher education in the 21st Century. Describe the role of institutions of higher education in preparing individuals for the needs of a contemporary society.
Question 2:
Describe how college student learning takes place inside and outside of the classroom. Why is learning both inside and outside of the classroom important for student success?
Question 3:
Russell Conwell's "Acres of Diamonds Speech" provided inspiration to many. The speech is also credited for funding the early Temple College. Provide two to three lessons you learned from the "Acres of Diamonds Speech". How do these lessons apply to your life in school and/or outside of school?
Question 4:
Reflect back on US society in the Gilded Age. How was the founding of Temple University important for this time? What were some key issues occurring in US Society during the Gilded Age that influenced Russell Conwell's vision?
Question 5:
According to The Temple Idea, Conwell set out to create "a non-denominational college to open the way for social and economic advancement and awaken the untapped talents and potential of all citizens, especially those for whom higher education was otherwise beyond reach". Does Temple University's current mission statement promote similar ideals? How has Temple University remained the same? How has Temple University changed?
Question 7:
Why are university/college mission statements important? How can they influence the different stakeholders involved in higher education?
Question 8:
Why do universities/colleges have a code of student conduct? Why is such a policy important?
Question 9:
Given the information from the article, Do Students Go to Class? Should They?,what do you think colleges and universities should do to promote class attendance?
Question 10:
Who benefits from higher education? Who benefited from higher education when Temple was originally founded? Are these benefits the same? Are they different? Does the role of higher education change depending on the time we are alive and the society we live in?
Question 11:
Why is it important for institutions of higher education to create loyalties and shape the identities of its "people"? Describe three ways in which institutions of higher education attempt to accomplish these objectives.
Question 12:
In the article, College Athletics: Necessary, Not Just Nice to Have, Robert Sternberg concluded that "college athletics provide great value on the field and off." Do the ‘rewards' of college athletics outweigh the potential negatives? Use examples from the text and in-class discuss to support your answer.
Question 13:
During Temple University's 2017 State of the University address, President Richard Englert provided University stakeholders with an update of where the University is currently. Does the current state of the University match the mission of Temple? Provide examples to support your answer.
Question 14:
"A pervasive culture of information and choice is making it more difficult than ever to effectively recruit, retain, and advance students across their highly individualized lifecycles. Constituents are demanding greater attention to their personal needs." (Empowered Interactions) How might institutions of higher education respond to these challenges? Cite specific examples from course readings and class discussion.
Question 15:
Reflecting back on Bain's concept of ‘taking control of your own education', what are two lessons we can take away from the article, Do Students Go to Class? Should They??